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How To: Recognize which chords belong to which piano scales
Don't you dare touch that piano until you've watched this helpful lesson in piano music theory! While practicing scales alongside your piano teacher is super important to becoming a master piano player, you can't skimp on the music theory.
How To: Play the tetra effect, pentatonic scale, and whole tone scale on piano
Rapper Lil' Wayne has admitted he can't read, instead citing that his musical prowress comes naturally to him. While this may work for the musician, most piano players, singers, and sax players can benefit from a lesson in music theory or two.
How To: Play the melodic minor scale on the piano
What's the difference between a harmonic minor scale and a melodic minor scale? Well, a melodic minor scale is the scale you'll play that acts as the main tune, or melody, of a song, while a harmonic minor scale is the scale you'll play to harmonize or complement the melodic tune.
How To: Play the harmonic minor scale on the piano
This tutorial teaches you how to play the harmonic minor scale on the piano, which is important because the scale is featured in many songs. Some things to remember: the seventh note is the leading note, and the first note of the scale is what the scale is named after.
How To: Fall to a piano key for begginers
In this tutorial, we learn how to fall to a piano key for beginners. First, you need to have an arm technique down that will allow your arm to fall down and help your arm have more power. Then, you will need to activate your fingers in the correct way to help them fall to the right keys at the precise moments. Using these techniques will help you avoid stress to your body while you are playing the piano. When you practice these more, you will have a better time playing the piano, and more pre...
How To: Play the G major scale on the piano by comparing to the C major scale
We we first started playing the piano, we thought every scale other than the C major scale was just too darn difficult. Too bad we didn't have this clever video to help us out!
How To: Play the song "Nightmare" by Avenged Sevenfold on piano
Avenged Sevenfold has been one of the biggest rock bands in the world for a long time, but their most recent single "Nightmare" might be their biggest hit yet. It's a beautiful, haunting song, and like much of A7X's work it translates well to some furious piano playing. This video will show you how to play the song on piano or keyboard in the simplest terms possible, but it's a hard song if you are new to piano you might want to look elsewhere.
How To: Play all 12 major scales on the piano
As adults who were forced through numerous piano lessons as a child, we know one thing's for sure: Major scales are often the easiest to learn, and they're also the most commonly used scales in major songs. Which is why knowing how to play minor scales is so important to improving your skills as a piano artist.
How To: Play the A minor scale on the piano for beginners
Major scales give a song harmony, peace, and coherence, but minor scales (often thought of as their sour cousin) add interest. Which is why even popular pop songs commonly inject key changes to let rip a minor scale that sends the song from boring to Billboard.
How To: Strengthen your piano playing with exercises
Doing piano exercises improves your strength and dexterity in your hands and wrists. It helps you to become more comfortable with the geometry of the keyboard. You should do exercises everyday for at least 5 minutes a day. Practicing everyday sets a routine and a habit of playing.
How To: Play Travie McCoy and Bruno Mars "Billionaire" piano
The Travie McCoy ft. Bruno Mars track "Billionaire" is a prefect summertime anthem, and it translates really well to the piano. This video features a British person teaching you how to play the song on a piano or keyboard, which isn't too hard and is sure to make you the star of the next party you go to where there's a piano to play.
How To: Play the Travis McCoy song "Billionaire" on piano
The Travie (or Travis, who knows?) McCoy featuring Bruno Mars song "Billionaire" is a big hit, and a fun song for anyone who wishes that they had more money. This video will teach you how to play the song on piano or keyboard quickly and easily, if you have enough money for one.
How To: Play the B.o.B song "Don't Let Me Fall" on piano
The B.o.B song "Don't Let Me Fall" is a wonderfully melancholy song, and the piano part is beautiful and full of longing. This video will teach you how to play that part on piano or keyboard quickly and easily.
How To: Play the Bruno Mars song "Again" on piano
Bruno Mars is one of the finest voices in RnB today, and his song "Again" is a beautiful manifestation of his talents. This video will show you how to play the awesome piano part to the song quickly and easily. Now you just have to work on singing like Bruno Mars to accompany your playing. Good luck with that.
How To: Play "Opposite of Adults" by Chiddy Bang on piano
Chiddy Bang's anti-adulthood anthem "Opposite of Adults" is one of a long line of such songs to do well on the radio. If you like the song too, and play a little piano, this video will teach you how to play the song on piano or keyboard. Once you start, this thing is so damn catchy you won't be able to stop.
How To: Play a cover of "Solo" by Iyaz on piano
Iyaz is the next singing sensation to emerge from the Carribean, and his hit single "Solo" is awesomely catchy. This video will teach you how to play it on the piano or keyboard quickly and easily. The video only shows the left hand part because that is the backbone of the song, and the right-hand part is up to you to interpret as you see fit.
How To: Play "Nothin on You" by B.o.B ft Bruno Mars on piano
B.o.B has blown up all over the place, and it seems like you can't make a hit rap song without having Bruno Mars sing on it. Naturally, when the two got together, a hit was born. This video will teach you how to play the intro to their hit single "Nothin' on You" on piano or keyboard quickly and easily.
How To: Play the Lupe Fiasco song "I'm Beaming" on piano
The Lupe Fiasco song "I'm Beaming", like many songs produced by The Neptunes, sounds really good when you play it on piano. It's not too hard, leaves room for improvisation, and sounds awesome. This video will show you how to play the basics of the song quickly and easily. Now, you'll be beamin'.
How To: Play "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay on piano or keyboard
Want to play "Viva la Vida" by Cold Play? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Viva la Vida" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
How To: Play "The Scientist" by Coldplay on piano or keyboard
Want to play "The Scientist" by Coldplay? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "The Scientist" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
How To: Play "Telephone" by Lady Gaga on a keyboard instrument
Want to play "Telephone" by Lady Gaga? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Telephone" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
How To: Play "Fix You" by Coldplay on the piano or keyboard
Want to play "Fix You" by Coldplay? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Fix You" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
How To: Play "Clocks" by Coldplay on piano or keyboard
Want to play "Clocks" by Coldplay? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Clocks" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
How To: Play "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga on a piano or keyboard
Want to play "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Paparazzi" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
How To: Play "Just Dance" by Lady Gaga on piano or keyboard
Want to play "Just Dance" by Lady Gaga? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Just Dance" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
How To: Play "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga on piano or keyboard
Want to play "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Bad Romance" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
How To: Play "Alejandro" by Lady Gaga on the piano
Want to master "Alejandro" by Lady Gaga? See how to play it with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Alejandro" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
How To: Play "Tik Tok" by Kesha on a piano or keyboard
Want to play "Tik Tok" by Ke$ha? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Tik Tok" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
How To: Play "Baby" by Justin Bieber on a piano or keyboard
Want to play "Baby" by Justin Bieber? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Baby" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
How To: Play "21 Guns" by Green Day on piano or keyboard
Want to play "21 Guns" by Green Day (or "Telephone Line" by ELO, for that matter)? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "21 Guns" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
How To: Play "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz on a piano or keyboard
Want to play "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "I'm Yours" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
How To: Play "Party in the USA" by Miley Cyrus on the piano
Want to play "Party in the USA" by Miley Cyrus? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Miley Cyrus" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
How To: Play "Hey Soul Sister" by Train on piano or keyboard
Want to play "Hey Soul Sister" by Train? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Hey Soul Sister" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
How To: Play "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson on piano
Want to play "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Billie Jean" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
How To: Play "Billionaire" by Travis McCoy on a piano
Want to play "Billionaire" by Travis McCoy? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Billionaire" on your own guitar, take a look!
How To: Play tetrachords on the piano
If you're a beginner piano student looking to improve in both music theory and practical piano playing skills, then this tutorial on how to play tetrachords is perfect for advancing your skills beyond playing single finger melodies.
How To: Play the C major scale on the piano
After taking piano lessons for most of our anguished childhood, we realized one of the most effective ways to increase finger dexterity and speed was simply to play scales. Over and over and over and over again. While churning them out an infinite number of times is tres boring (especially because we could have been at the mall with our friends watching Mulan), scales are vital for becoming a good piano player.
How To: Play a simplified Zelda's main theme for beginners
Love playing Zelda? The video game itself is awesome, but next time you're cruising around dungeons pay attention to the music in the background. The soundtrack for Zelda is well known and created by a master composer.
How To: Memorize intermediate Italian sheet music terms
If you're serious about playing an instrument well, especially the piano, then you need to know your Italian music terms. Whether you need to play a note staccato or legato or don't recognize what all those tiny abbreviations on your sheet music mean, this tutorial will be a great help in teaching you all the terms you need to know.
How To: Finger thirds when playing Pachelbel's "Canon in D"
In this clip, you'll learn how to play double notes (thirds) when performing Pachelbel's "Canon in D" on a piano or other keyboard instrument. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on the same page than to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in video tutorials like this one.